Food Technologist-R&D

Hours:

7:30am-4:00pm

$25.00/hour

GENERAL PURPOSE

Provide operational and technical experience to conduct routine to moderately complex pilot plant trials. Under moderate supervision, schedule trials, procure ingredients, batch formulations, operate process equipment, clean/sanitize unit operations, record observations, interpret data, recommend next steps, and update standard operating procedures (SOP’s). Assist in conducting or conduct routine production trials and lab tests as needed.

• Schedule routine and new product, cost reduction, tech service pilot plant trials
• Inventory and gather ingredients and supplies
• Batch routine to intermediate fluid, cultured, and frozen formulations
• Perform pilot plant and lab activities including assembly and operation
• Record data and report observations
• Assist project leaders with data interpretation
• Collaborate on next steps with project leaders
• Under guidance, assist with and/or conduct routine production trials
• Assist project leaders with routine to intermediate production trials
• Under guidance, assist with and/or conduct routine lab tests

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a food or dairy industry (Vocational or collegiate training considered commensurate for experience)

Qualifications:

An Equal Opportunity Employer